Movies and TvShows featuring "casting-call" theme.

The L.A. Complex follows the lives of young adults living in a residential hotel in Los Angeles, as they navigate the challenges and opportunities in the entertainment industry. The show explores various aspects of their lives, including aspiring actors, comedians, singers, and actresses, as well as relationships, auditions, film production, and reality shows. It dives into the struggles and dreams of these individuals as they try to make it big in Hollywood.

Sophie is a Canadian television sitcom that aired on CBC from January 9, 2008 to March 23, 2009. It stars Natalie Brown as Sophie Parker, an unmarried single mother and talent agent. The show is an English-language adaptation of Télévision de Radio-Canada's show Les Hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin. The show was created by Richard Blaimert and its executive producer is Jocelyn Deschênes, the same creative team behind the original series. It was the CBC's second attempt in as many years to create an English adaptation of a successful series from its French sister network, following the less successful Rumours. In February 2008, it was announced that the show had been bought by ABC Family, part of Disney-ABC Television Group in the United States. The network signed on for the first 13 episodes, as well as an option for the second season of the show. On March 27, 2009, the series was cancelled by CBC due to poor ratings.

Curtains is a 1983 slasher movie that centers around a group of actresses auditioning for a role in a theater production. As the auditions progress, a mysterious masked killer begins targeting the actresses one by one, leading to a series of murders and a thrilling investigation to uncover the identity of the murderer.

Next Door is a comedy-drama that follows the journey of a husband and wife as they navigate the challenges of their relationship in Berlin. Filled with humorous moments and unexpected twists, the film explores themes of gentrification, social inequality, and the complexities of love. The story unfolds through a series of comedic and dramatic events, capturing the ups and downs of married life. With its unique blend of humor and heartfelt moments, Next Door is a captivating exploration of the complexities of modern relationships.

Filmworker is a captivating documentary that takes us deep into the life of Stanley Kubrick’s most loyal assistant Leon Vitali. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, we witness Vitali’s unwavering devotion and work ethic as he carries out various roles for Kubrick, from casting to color-timing. The film explores the sacrifices and challenges faced by Vitali, as well as his deep connection to Kubrick and the impact their collaboration had on both of their lives.

Red Post on Escher Street is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a Japanese high school girl who dreams of becoming an actress. She navigates the world of film-in-film and filmmaking, facing challenges and experiences along the way.

Cattle Call is a sex comedy that follows the journey of a group of aspiring actors who must endure ridiculous auditions, jail time, and fictional reality shows in their quest for stardom. With plenty of laughs and scandalous situations, this film explores the dark and humorous side of the entertainment industry.

A Moment of Innocence is a comedy-drama film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. It tells the story of a filmmaker and an ex-policeman who reunite to reenact a stabbing incident from their past. The film explores themes of innocence, guilt, love, and hope within the context of Iranian filmmaking.

Kay Dillon, a successful modeling agent, meets the young and handsome ranch hand Tyler Burnett in Nevada. She can't help but notice his incredible good looks and invites him to move to New York and start working for her as a male model. Burnett accepts the invitation and goes to New York to start his modeling career. But Tyler longs for more in life: a woman to love and his own ranch. Can he remain the biggest male model in the industry, and still get his heart's desires? Is Kay the woman to give all that to him?

Black Dahlia is a crime movie set in 1940s Los Angeles, based on the true story of the infamous Black Dahlia murder. The film follows the investigation into the brutal murder of a young woman, exploring themes of obsession, violence, and corruption. As the plot unravels, it becomes clear that the case runs deeper than anyone could have imagined.

Casting Couch is a mock documentary that delves into the dark and scandalous world of Hollywood auditions. It follows a group of aspiring actresses who are willing to do anything to land their dream roles, even if it means enduring the exploitation and manipulation of unscrupulous casting directors. The film sheds light on the sexism, stereotypes, and abuses prevalent in the industry, while injecting humor and satire into its storytelling.

You Talkin' To Me? is a hilarious satire set in 1980s Hollywood, where an aspiring actor becomes obsessed with becoming rich and famous. He goes to extreme lengths to fulfill his dreams, even resorting to questionable tactics and surrounding himself with eccentric characters. Through a series of comedic events, the film hilariously exposes the corruption and absurdity of the entertainment industry.

On the advice of their horoscopes, a scenario writer, a producer and a director take a working vacation to a hot spring in the hopes of finishing their porn script. For the next week, the three men conduct interviews with many young women, seeking to discover their next starlet.

Audition is a drama film about a struggling actor who auditions for a role that leads to unexpected and sinister events. The movie explores themes of belief in the afterlife, talent auditions, and the dark side of the entertainment industry.

A teenage girl named Noel is desperate to spend Christmas with her boyfriend, so she comes up with a plan to convince her family to go away for the holidays. As her scheme unfolds, chaos ensues and Noel learns the true meaning of family and love.

The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra is a surrealistic silent film that delves into the tragic and dehumanizing world of a movie extra. The film explores themes of identity, failure, and the harsh realities of showbiz. Through avant-garde techniques and a blend of comedy and drama, it offers a satirical commentary on the aspirations and struggles of aspiring actors. With elements of psychological horror and a haunting portrayal of the protagonist's demise, the film is a unique and influential piece of experimental cinema.

Amazon Falls tells the story of a faded B-movie actress JANA who refuses to let go of her dream of being a star. Famous for her roles in Amazon movies where she portrayed a variety of pre-Xena warrior-princesses, she desperately tries to keep her leg in the B-movie game, and pursues her career with a zealous fervor.

Charlotte is a moderately successful film director who wants to make a political film, and really dive deep into the lives of socially disadvantaged women. There she makes the search for a single parent Hartz IV recipient and meets Gloria S. Gloria is her dream cast, but she doesn't know that Gloria is a real actress. Everything goes smoothly until the whole hoax blows up ...

Documentary - CASTING ABOUT is a lyrical, feature documentary that explores the captivating experience of casting actors. From the point of view of a filmmaker, we see and hear many of the 350 actresses who audition for three roles in a dramatic film. CASTING ABOUT includes footage from audition sessions held in Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, and Los Angeles - weaving together actor interviews, monologues, and scene work to create an impressionistic collage of the casting experience. - Wendy Elizabeth Abraham, Mädchen Amick, Jeannette Arndt

A detective goes undercover as a producer to investigate an actor's murder, which occurred during the performance of a play...